Show features artist reception Oct. 3, gallery discussion Oct. 29 The familiar becomes twisted, morphed and surreal in Emily Davis Gallery’s new exhibition, “Stranger Beings: Hieronymus Objects & Other Curiosities.” The exhibit features works from the regional Hieronymus collection, including pieces from Kiki Smith, Keith Haring, David Salle and Tip Toland, in … [Read more...]
Exhibit at UA’s Emily Davis Gallery explores concept of ‘home’
In response to the currently running “FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art,” The University of Akron's Emily Davis Gallery (part of the Myers School of Art) presents the exhibit, “a House is not a Home,” which runs through Sept, 28 and features six regional artists who explore the idea of “home” – whether physical space, representative objects, personal … [Read more...]
Art exhibit at UA’s Emily Davis Gallery explores concept of ‘home’
'A House is not a Home' exhibit runs concurrent with 'FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial -- In response to the currently running “FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art,” the University of Akron’s Emily Davis Gallery, Myers School of Art will present the exhibit, “a House is not a Home,” which features six regional artists and explores the idea … [Read more...]
UA’s Emily Davis Gallery hosts Yoko Ono 10th anniversary art exhibit
Yoko Ono’s “Imagine Peace” is an interactive and thought-provoking art exhibit that invites guests to leave their mark, share their hopes and contemplate the meaning of peace. The exhibit is returning to Emily Davis Gallery, after 10 years, commemorating the show’s 2007 debut. “Imagine Peace” features 50 years of Ono’s artwork and is on view Dec. 8 through Jan. … [Read more...]
Closing reception Oct. 21 last chance to see ‘Altered States,’ ‘Heatsink’ exhibits at Emily Davis Gallery
There’s still time to check out two concurrent exhibits at the Emily Davis Gallery, in the University of Akron’s Myers School of Art. “Heatsink” and “Altered States” are on view through Oct. 21. “Altered States: Works,” on the lower level, showcases the work of Cleveland artists Christi Birchfield and Lauren Davies. Birchfield specializes in … [Read more...]
Immersive exhibit at University of Akron’s Emily Davis Gallery combines technology, architecture
Plexiglass, LED lights, projectors and other technology will merge for the interactive "Strataform" exhibit at the Emily Davis Gallery, at The University of Akron's Myers School of Art. Opening April 3, "Strataform" reacts to whoever's in the room, using sensors and projectors, casting dreamlike images onto the wall. This "living architecture" exhibit includes nearly 10,000 … [Read more...]
Two new solo exhibits at UA gallery focus on domestic spaces
The Emily Davis Gallery at the University of Akron's Myers School of Art will present two concurrent solo exhibitions that share a common inspiration: domestic spaces. Ohioan Melissa Haviland will present her work in an exhibit titled "For Best," on view Nov. 3 through 23. Haviland is a printmaker/installation/performance artist who has exhibited her work and participated in … [Read more...]
‘IN ESSE’ weaves together colorful works from fiber artists at UA’s Emily Davis Gallery
"IN ESSE" at the University of Akron's Emily Davis Gallery, showcases a breadth of local and national fiber artists whose work engages through fiberʼs visceral, sensorial, familiar and interactive nature. The work shown in "IN ESSE" is brightly colored, multi-scaled, highly textured and derives from many fiber processes, including weaving, binding, knitting and … [Read more...]
Visiting artist collaborates with UA students to manifest memories (Article and Video)
Brooklyn-based artist Julie Schenkelberg resides in temporary environments. Her collaborative installation at the University of Akron’s Emily Davis Gallery took weeks to build but will only be viewable this weekend, Feb. 19 and 20. “I’m an installation artist so I make temporary environments that totally envelop us, and in this case I’m making a piece that’s a collaboration … [Read more...]
Become a global citizen as part of Slovenian art retrospective (Article and Video)
A long-running Slovenian art collective has blurred the lines among art, politics, religion, the military and citizenship as part of a powerful retrospective at The University of Akron’s Emily Davis Gallery. IRWIN is a collective of five visual artists, established in 1983. Neue Slowenische Kunst (or NSK), an umbrella organization comprising IRWIN and other creative groups, … [Read more...]
